belmond la residencia, mallorca

Nestled against a dramatic mountain backdrop above the charming village of Deia, Belmond La Residencia boasts stunning panoramic views over the clear blue Mediterranean below. Lovingly converted from two, 16th and 17th-century stone manor houses, into a stunning 67 room hotel, with some sympathetic later additions.

The intimacy and discretion of this luxury boutique hotel is much sought after by guests wanting a retreat that will also appeal to their love of contemporary understated luxury, a place where they can relax and enjoy perfect peace and solitude in idyllic surroundings. The beautifully rich wood and sleek lines of beds made with the finest crisp, white bed linen, curtains that float in the breeze, beamed salons in calm natural tones, furnished in immaculate taste with Mallorcan antiques. Wooden shutters and French windows open onto stone terraces overlooking the lush gardens, in whose midst you will find the swimming pool and tennis courts. Some suites have the added bonus of a private pool or garden - or stay in the Tramuntana Suites which, due to their privileged location, have panoramic views of Deià and the Tramuntana hills.

If your holiday is all about indulging yourself, book ahead to sample the sublime cuisine available at El Olivo, reputedly one of Spain's finest restaurants set in what was once an olive press. For the ultimate in de-stressing, pamper yourself in their award winning Spa, where you can enjoy an extensive range of soothing and refreshing treatments for the face and body, as well as massages and hairdressing.